Building a new road takes a lot more than just laying asphalt.
We'll tell you how it's done on this month's street cred.
While we'd all like to see streets get build more quickly, the fact is it takes multiple
steps to grow our expanding road network.
First, city leaders must identify funding.
Next, the road needs to be designed, a process that can take years.
Most projects require traffic analysis public meetings and environmental studies.
All of which contribute to the timeline.
If land to build the road is required, right of way must be appraised and purchased at
fair market value by negotiating with affected land owners.
Before construction can even start, any conflicting utilities like power lines, gas lines, and
water lines, must be relocated.
Only after all these steps have been completed the rest of construction can take place before
the new road is opened to the public.
Next time we'll talk about improvements coming to the intersection of Red Bud lane and US
79.
Check it out on the next episode of Street Cred.